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Lithium test timing
I take 400 sr at night and 150 ir lithium at lunch. This formulation suits my bipolar symptoms and no stomach irritation. What time should i have my lithium levels tests in morning though to get accurate results
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Get your Lithium levels 12 hours after the night dose
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on the day of the test ,take the afternoon dose after the blood test
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Hi, you can take a morning sample 12 hours after the evening dose
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At least 12 hours after the evening dose.
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